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Overview

This Embedded Systems course offers a natural follow-up to an undergraduate degree in electrical and electronic engineering. It concentrates on the rapidly expanding area of embedded digital systems for communication and control. The course is relevant to industry and offers good preparation for a career in research. It’ll also help you develop a detailed knowledge of the core skills in embedded systems – whilst developing specialist techniques and practices in embedded systems.

On our Embedded Systems course, you’ll work with peers and staff, developing a good level of autonomy and responsibility. You’ll also be able to apply your knowledge to complex applications, critically review existing practice, and develop creative solutions in the field.

Course length

The full-time MSc Embedded Systems course starts in mid September and lasts one year. The course can also be taken part-time over two years, or as a nine month Postgraduate Diploma.

Optional courses

Entry requirements

A First or Second Class Honours Degree from a British or overseas university in an electrical/electronic engineering discipline or equivalent overseas qualifications.

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, or your first degree was not taught in English, we’ll need to see evidence of your English language ability. The minimum requirement for English language is IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. We offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement prior to starting your masters programme:

14 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5 with no more than one skill at 4.5);

10 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5 with minimum of 5.0 in all skills);

6 weeks English (for IELTS 5.5 with minimum of 5.5 in reading & writing and minimum of 5.0 in speaking & listening)

Fees

Tuition fees for 2018 entry (by residency status)

Status*

Full-time

Part-time

Per course

Scotland / Non-UK EU

£5360

£2680

£670

England / Northern Ireland / Wales

£5360

£2680

£670

Overseas

£18120

£9060

£2265

* If you are unsure which category you fall in to, you should complete a fee status enquiry form, which allows us to assess your fees.

** Fee per course

Scholarships and bursaries

We aim to encourage well-qualified, ambitious students to study with us and we offer a wide variety of scholarships and bursaries to achieve this. Over £6 million worth of opportunities are available in fee and stipend scholarships, and more than 400 students benefit from this support.